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Sometimes athletes' greatest competitors are themselves. But it doesn't have to be this way, and "The Strongest Play" might just provide some relief. Student-athletes' mental health was the focus of this event, which was staged by Southern Utah University Athletics in cooperation with Intermountain Health.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker Ben Wunderin discussed mental health and the benefits of physical touch during National Emotional Wellness Month in October 2026. The discussion focused on the physiological impacts of hugging and the importance of self-validation.
ESPN's College GameDay is scheduled to broadcast live from the University of Utah campus on Oct. 24. The pregame show will take place at President's Circle before the Utes host Houston at Rice-Eccles Stadium.
The top-four seeds in Utah’s 4A, 5A, and 6A girls soccer classifications advanced to the semifinals following the quarterfinals held on October 15. These semifinal matchups are scheduled to take place at Zions Bank Stadium in Herriman.
No. 8 BYU defeated No. 2 Notre Dame 28-24 in Provo on October 16, 2026, behind a multi-way performance from quarterback Bear Bachmeier. The victory keeps the Cougars undefeated at 6-0 while marking a significant upset in a top-10 matchup.
BYU defeated Notre Dame 28-24 in a Big 12 Conference matchup held at LaVell Edwards Stadium. The victory moved BYU to a 6-0 record, while Notre Dame fell to 6-1.
Washington County is seeking proposals from qualified, Utah-licensed architectural firms for the expansion of the Dixie Convention Center in St. George. The project involves adding approximately 117,145 square feet of new space to the existing facility.